MUSIC AND DANCE CIRCLE is the new name for the meetup group formerly called OPEN MUSIC CIRCLE (MANHATTAN), a gathering place for acoustic improv musicians, vocalists and dancers and others, and an opportunity for all to create together. The Open Music Circle has met regularly since 2004, joining Meetup in 2010 under the name of Open Music Circle (Manhattan). Musicians, singers and dancers of all backgrounds and traditions and others are invited to explore new territory, expand their skills, and …

This is a group for people who are interested in connecting or reconnecting with their Jewish roots through meaningful prayer, talk, and music. We are open to people of all types of Jewish backgrounds as well as non-Jews. During monthly services, we pray, sing, discuss and partake of delicious food at a vegetarian potluck dinner. Our services typically have musical accompaniment, which has been as varied as bongo drums, piano, and ukulele! At Kol Zimrah, we strive to create a community tha …

Sing and Sign with Baby and Mommy on the Upper West Side, NYC is for moms and babies or toddlers who would like to come to meet new friends in a fun and creative way!  You will have access to discounted music and Baby Sign Language classes all over the Upper West Side (UWS) in New York City. Class locations spread across the entire Upper West Side (UWS) from the 50's to 100th Street and are welcome to all moms and babies at any signing level! This "musical playdate" will have baby-friendly instr …

SOMETHING TO SING ABOUT in NEW YORK! Workshops, Showcases and other events FOR SINGERS/ACTORS/INSTRUMENTALISTS For Professionals and Non-Professionals Anna Bartos, Organizer* Greetings and Welcome! Have you always wanted to sing or act, but never did? Did other things get in your way, like a day job? Or, did you sing/act a long time ago and want to get back into it? Well, here's your chance to make your life-long dream come true! SOMETHING TO SING ABOUT! gives you a golden opportunity to try …

This is a group for people who like to sit around and sing the rock and folks songs from the 1950s and 1960s and 1970s with several other treats thrown in. I have sung and played guitar over 50 years, know thousands of songs, play by ear, have played at endless parties where people sing along and have a good time. Also talked my way into a Beatles press conference. Probably best for those who don't need a song book or lyrics - just sit around sing what we remember, listen, have fun and meet like …

GOTHAM ROCK CHOIR (GRC) is NYC's first and only community choir devoted to Pop, Rock and Soul music. Every Tuesday night from 7-9 PM, members of GRC gather to rehearse classic and contemporary tunes by artists such as Queen, Bon Jovi, Black Eyed Peas, Jackie Wilson, The Beatles and many more--all in four-part harmony. It's like "Glee" for adults! Founded in 2009 to provide an alternative to traditional choirs and to give choral singing a much-needed sense of "cool,"  GRC provides a safe and supp …

Welcome to the VOCAL BRILLIANCE Meetup group! This group is intended to cater to all types of singers. Whether you’re a seasoned professional, an intermediate hobbyist, or a complete beginner hoping to get your feet wet; whether your focus is rock, pop, classical, Broadway, Jazz, R&B…there will be an event designed specifically for you. Our primary purpose is to have fun becoming better singers; to improve together as vocal artists and performers beyond where we are at present. The “how” depe …

This is for those who want to explore the world of film through the purest form. Which would be low-no budget films. Create a Hindi cinema that hasn't been explored before; that is short Hindi film group. Bollywood influenced. If you are a high school student, or a scientist that would love to play a role in a piece of creation that has the power to entertain, make people feel and emote... then lets try to make some cool stories come onto screen. DANCE meet ups for all those who are looking for …

Music is the universal language - learn to speak it fluently! This is a group for anyone who is looking to sharpen his or her skills reading and understanding sheet music. Workshops are offered throughout the week. We meet in Central Park (whether permitting). Learn to read music, make friends, and enjoy the day. Cost is $10 per workshop. Taught by BMI composer and NYU graduate Natalie Lovejoy (natalielovejoymusic.com).

Singing, dancing, puppets & eco-percussion for your tot & yoga for you in beautiful park meadows... Live accordion accompaniment. Original compositions & some old favourites from around the world. For tots aged 0 - 5 years “The Music Garden is a cornucopia of music, dance and delights for the senses. ” Loren, New York Dads group “Great location  The mothers & kids were fantastic. Madelina was fantastic. She made connections with each child and incorporated all ages & personalities. ” Jeanne, Ne …

We are a group of young, energetic Jewish moms who want to meet other Jewish moms with infants, babies and/or toddlers up to 4 years old on the Upper West Side ( UWS ) of New York City (all moms living in New York City / NYC or surrounding areas are also welcome). This group will give you a way to network within the Jewish community on the Upper West Side and find fun events and activities (ie-Jewish Mommy and Me music and Baby Sign Language classes called Sing and Sign Spiritually with Simcha ( …

Have you ever wanted to sing the hottest Bollywood numbers, yet havent found a venue for it yet? Do you like to sing the old hindi songs or the latest bollywood hits? Well, now's your chance! Introducing the Geet Karaoke & Indian Singing Group - we are your scene for Indian Music to the hottest Bollywood numbers and the venue for all the casual singers or those who are passionate about singing,beginners or regular singers we provide the platform for both. This meetup will be host to such events …

Our purpose is to have a great time singing and playing all kinds of folk music as a group. Anyone who loves folk music -- from the 60's Woodstock era to the present, including roots music, Irish music and folk/country -- will enjoy this group. We welcome those that can sing and/or play wonderfully and those who like to sing along or just listen. We welcome all acoustic musicians who love the genre and enjoy having others sing along. If as a result of this meetup, other gatherings emerge …

Come Experience a refreshing new take on Live Music. We are Bending Threads a Quartet - Vocal performance group. We include poetry, theater art/performance and a variety of genres to our Live Shows. This is a great way to experience professional Music Shows for half the prices of a NY Theater ticket - With the same quality performance. Most Events include drinks and or food! You can't really beat that! Check us out and catch THE BENDING THREADS EXPERIENCE!

Sufi Music Circle: Sufi, Alevi & Folk Music. Classes and lessons to learn: Middle Eastern musical instruments, specially Persian and Turkish (Ney, Daf, Tanbour, Oud, Baglama, Saz, Zarb, Doumbek etc.). Singing and sacred dances (Sema and Semah, Whirling etc.). Group classes for singing and drumming. Language classes for Persian and Turkish. Rumi and other sufi poetry. Sufi and Alevi music . In addition to our classes, we will have concerts, lectures, movies, poetry reading, dinner out etc. Thes …

Calling all rising artists, who are passionate about their art, whether it is acting, modeling, singing, dancing, photography, make up, painting, you name it and SERIOUS about connecting and building their businesses! There is a certain life-affirming, passionate synergy when like-minded people get together, creating magical experiences! As a Professional Performer's Life/Business Coach, I'm inviting you to connect, develop your careers, build true friendships, and have fun with us! Try out coac …

Let's meet, play, teach, learn and talk story! Let's hear some ideas on where, when, etc. and go to ukulele events!. Also, please post your ukulele experience and musical interests. Check out who's performing and where. No experience? Come to our jams anyway. Best way to learn is by playing (or trying to play) with others!

In association with Make Music NY, New York's largest FREE outdoor music festival, Guitar World Magazine and NYC Guitar School are hosting Mass Appeal: Guitars - a free, live, EPIC ensemble of guitarists open to players of all ages, styles, and skill-levels. On June 21st we will swarm Union Square and play selected numbers that will bring the house down! Festivities begin at 4:00pm in Union Square with practice sessions, and booths by Mass Appeal Guitars sponsors including Guitar World Magazine …

Do you spend your days being serious, responsible, professional, respectable? Have a stressful job, have bills to pay, have people who depend on you? BEING A GROWN-UP IS HARD WORK!! Every now and then, we need to get out and play - whether it be for just an hour or evening - to reconnect with our inner child and to relax and re-energize. SILLY DATE! NEW YORK is a good clean fun Meetup group in New York City for singles and their friends. Members are fun, friendly, independent and are interested …

This is the perfect meeting place for we all indians,be it for social networking or for somebody who wants to enjoy a weekend beyond just plain dining out as most of our meetups are laced with live music or karaoke singing and members just enjoy the vibrant and charged up atphosphere during the meetups.Most of the times the meetups are organized at the places where our members can chill out by having a drink or two or just take to dance floor to enjoy a completely satisfying evening.For the memb …

This group is for intermediate and beginner (advanced beginner) level guitar players that enjoy playing acoustic guitars with others in a casual setting.   We are also looking for singers who want to participate in the group. The genre of music will be mainly contemporary and classic rock, pop, alternative, and R&B.  You should like to play covers from Coldplay, Radiohead, U2, Foo Fighters, Neil Young, Eric Clapton, and The Beatles to name a few.  This group is not really geared for those intere …

Mission: Formed in early May 2009, The Art Song Preservation Society of New York (ASPS) is dedicated to preserving and revitalizing the art song while simultaneously promoting the art song recital. Through pragmatic monthly workshop discussions, lectures, master class series, concert and recital performances, competitions, outreach programs and education for singers, accompanists and the broader public, ASPS plans to ensure that New York’s classical singers, accompanists and art song enthusiasts …

The New York City Karaoke Meetup Group will gather monthly to visit various karaoke venues museums in the New York City area as well as cultural events related to music. Members should freely send suggestions of different events and karaoke venues in New York City so that the Meetups reflect the interests of the group. This is a great opportunity to pick from the tons of karaoke venues and cultural events occurring in New York City every year and to meet new and interesting people who share a pa …

We celebrate the work and life of Stephen Sondheim! - we get together and play, sing, and listen to Sondheim's music - we go see Sondheim shows - we hang out over drinks and dinner discussing Sondheim - maybe someday we'll get to meet Sondheim

Let's learn about voice control, pitch, harmonizing, and have fun while doing it...singing pop songs!

What is IKSG all about? IKSG is an Exclusive and Ultimate Platform for all who like and enjoy Bollywood Music. Founded with an intention to encourage and empower the Artists. A unique karaoke group with years of successful events organised for different occasions and also encourage new singers and performers in monthly meetups. IKSG has been appreciated all over the world for bringing about the best in the Performers. Our professional quality videos speak for themselves. IKSG strives to Explore …

Every month, The Bhakti Center presents a gathering of sublime artistes who sing and play great music. Admission is free, but this event does cost money to stage each month, so we will gratefully accept any donations to help cover costs. The concerts are staged at venues across NYC. At The Bhakti Center (25 1st Avenue, New York NY, between 1st and 2nd streets), and at other venues, mainly yoga studios that are friends of The Bhakti Center. If you have experienced kirtan before, you will love the …

Tuesday Nite Church is a radical alternative to Sunday, happening after work in midtown Manhattan. TNC, as we call it, is a movement toward full freedom of worship expression in all art forms. TNC embraces the radical notion that God deserves all our talents and gifts and to share that in community is the height of joy and freedom. Come experience how we do church. TNC is a campus of New York Covenant Church. Tuesday Nite Church in Manhattan is a WAY OUT THE BOX experience. Professional dancing, …